Colmar Manor in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fort Lincoln

By F. Robby, January 28, 2008

1. Fort Lincoln Marker

Inscription. These earthworks are a portion of the original fortifications which made up Fort Lincoln. This fort was built during the summer of 1861 to serve as an outer defense of the city of Washington. It was named in honor of President Lincoln by General Order No. 18, A.G.O., Sept. 30, 1861. The brigade of Major General Joseph Hooker was the first to occupy this area. In immediate command of the fort was Captain T.S. Paddock. The Civil War cannons have been placed here through the courtesy of the Department of Defense to commemorate this auspicious occasion.

Location. 38° 55.687′ N, 76° 57.151′ W. Marker is in Colmar Manor, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker can be reached from Bladensburg Road (Maryland Route 450) 0.2 miles west of 38th Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is located near the mausoleum within Fort Lincoln Cemetery - which is just across the District of Columbia border from Fort Lincoln Park. Marker is in this post office area: Brentwood MD 20722, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Spring House (a few

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